1962 AC Greyhound vs. 1962 Austin A 99
To start off, both 1962 AC Greyhound and 1962 Austin A 99 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1962 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Greyhound | 1962 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Greyhound | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 34 L |
